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A complete list of the members of the Legion from 1802, when the award was established, does not exist. The number of awards is estimated at one million. [ citation needed ] Approximately 3,000 of these were awarded at the most senior rank of Grand Cross (including 1,200 French nationals).
Awarded Legion of Honour for his work during the expedition to Easter Island. Edmund Leburton, former prime minister; Gérard Leman (Grand Croix), general. Awarded Legion of Honour for his role in defending Liège during World War I. Benoît Lengelé (Chevalier, 2019), physician, surgeon and anatomist.
Member Conflict Era Branch of Service References Jimmy Carter: World War II Era: U.S. Navy: John Chafee: World War II Era: U.S. Marine Corps [citation needed]Francis Cherry: World War II Era
The following is a non-exhaustive list of recipients of the Legion of Honour awards, since the first ceremony in May 1803. [3] 2,550 individuals can be awarded the insignia every year. [5] the total number of awards was is close to 1 million [6] (estimated at 900,000 in 2021, [5] including over 3,000 Grand Cross recipients [7] ), with some ...
The awards are traditionally published and promoted on 14 July. [5] The following is a non-exhaustive list of recipients of the Legion of Honour awards, since the first ceremony in July 1804. [3] 2,550 individuals can be awarded the insignia every year. [5] The total number of awards is close to 1 million [6] (estimated at 900,000 in 2021, [5 ...
The following is a non-exhaustive list of recipients of the Legion of Honour awards, since the first ceremony in May 1803. [3] 2,550 individuals can be awarded the insignia every year. [5] The total number of awards is close to 1 million [6] (estimated at 900,000 in 2021, [5] including over 3,000 Grand Cross recipients [7] ), with some 92,000 ...
The American Legion membership is 1.3 million members nationally now. There were 3.12 million members in 2000. Nationally, officers admitted, "It lacks younger members to carry on our legacy." The ...
The Legion of the United States was a reorganization and extension of the United States Army from 1792 to 1796 under the command of Major General Anthony Wayne. It represented a political shift in the new United States, which had recently adopted the United States Constitution. The new Congressional and Executive branches authorized a standing ...